Why you should be eating more avocado

Avocado lovers have healthier eating habits than those who skip the superfood, according to research from the CDC. Here are five ways to enjoy the fruit.

by Molly Morgan, RD

Avocados are delicious—nobody needs to twist your arm to get you to eat the healthy fat-filled fruit. But if the green orbs only make their way into your grocery basket on special occasions, like when you're mixing up a bowl of game-day guac, think about adding them to your everyday diet.

So, how much avocado gets the job done? The research identified avocado consumers as those who ate, on average, half of a medium avocado daily. If you’re not sure how to enjoy the superfood, try these simple meals and snacks.

Green eggs breakfast sandwich: Smash half of an avocado and stir it in with eggs and serve on whole-wheat toast.

Salsa guac: Mash two avocados with 1 cup of your favorite salsa. Serve on top of pan-seared Ahi tuna.

ALT: Top whole-wheat bread with avocado, lettuce, and tomato, and a light spread of mayo.